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Trang 1BÀI TẬP UNIT 1 – NEW ENGLISH 11
I Complete the sentences using “should / shouldn’t, ought / oughtn’t” or
“must / mustn’t, have to / has to” or “don’t / doesn’t have to”.
1 Your grandparents live far from us, so you SHOULD talk to them on the phone
regularly
2 I can watch TV and play computer games on Sunday because I HAVE TO go to
school that day
3 You are going to a concert, so you OUGHTN'T to wear your old jeans
4 I MUSTN'T stay overnight at my friend’s house My parents are very strict
about this
5 You SHOULDN'T stare at the computer screen for too long It is really bad for
your eyesight
6 I HAVE TO go home now to finish my homework
7 You OUGHT to talk to your grandparents more often so that you can understand
them better
8 My grandparents live in the suburbs, so whenever we visit them, we HAVE TO
take a bus
9 You SHOULD become more responsible by sharing the housework with other
people in our family
10 She HAS TO stay at home to look after her children because there is no one to
help her
II READING.
The generation gap refers to the difference in attitudes or behaviour between a
younger generation and the older one In my opinion, different attitudes towards
life, different views about certain problems, and a lack of communication can cause
a generation gap in most societies
The first factor is that parents and children generally see things from different
perspectives Choosing a career is a good example for this Many parents try to
impose certain careers they favor on their children, based on their own perceptions
However, young people don’t always understand their parents’ points of views
Instead, they prefer to be free to make their own decisions on their future career
Another factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion, and political views
between young people and their parents For example, having a pierced nose might
be viewed as fashionable by some teens, but for many parents, it is considered to be
an act of rebellion against social norms Some parents may also find their
children’s behaviour unacceptable and disrespectful to traditional values
The major factor causing the generation gap is lack of communication between
parents and their children Parents tend to be dominant and not to trust their
children to deal with crises Also, they keep talking too much about certain
problems That is the reason why young people seldom reveal their feelings to their
parents When facing problems, young people prefer to seek help from their classmates or friends
The above mentioned factors could lead to a generation gap In order to bridge the gap between the old generation and the younger one, mutual understanding is the vital key The wisest solution would be for parents and their children to treat each other as friends
1 How many causes of the generation gap are mentioned?
2 How do young people usually react when their parents impose career choices on them?
A They want to make their own decisions
B They follow their parents’ advice
C They try to understand their parents’ goodwill
3 What do parents often think about nose piercing?
A They think that it is acceptable
B They think that it is fashionable
C They think that it is against social norms
4 What do young people often do when they face problems?
A They share the problems with their parents
B They ask their classmates or friends for help
C They ask their parents for help
5 What would be the best way to narrow the generation gap?
A Parents and children should try to be friends and understand each other
B Parents should be tolerant and let children do what they want
C Children should follow their parents' advice
6 What is best title for the passage?
A Generation Gap Consequences
B How to Solve Generation Gap Conflicts
C Causes of Generation Gap
III Complete the sentences without changing their meanings.
1 My parents never let me forget to do my homework
My parents always remind to do my homework.
2 They think that it is a good idea for me to do voluntary work
They think that I should do voluntary work.
3 They always refuse to allow me to stay overnight at my friend’s
They never let me stay overnight at my friend’s.
4 They insist that I should come home at 9 o’ clock every night
They make me come home at 9 o’ clock every night.
5 My mother expects me to work as a teacher like her
It is my mother’s wish that I should work as a teacher like her.
Trang 26 It is very important for us to do well at school.
We must do well at school.
7 I can go out with my friends at weekend
I am allowed to go out with my friends at weekend
8 It is not necessary for me to agree with everything my parents say
I don’t have agree with everything my parents say.
IV Read and answer the questions:
THE GENERATION GAP IS DISAPPEARING.
Despite complaints about the widening generation gap in modern iociety, in an
increasing number of households the generation gap is shrinking or disappearing
thanks to changes in parents’ attitudes and behaviour Parents also want to be closer
to their teenage children
A lot of parents have changed their approach to discipline Instead of forcing their
children to do things in a very controlling way, parents try to reason with their
children and explain what they expect them to do and why It is also true that
family members have become more open to each other Topics such as sex and
drugs, which used to be avoided in family conversation, are now more common In
addition, parents nowadays are more youthful in appearance and attitudes It is
common to see parents joining in activities such as rollerblading or in-line skating
with their children Moreover, the most important factor is that more and more
parents and teenagers have found some common interests They may share the
same tastes in music, films, or other forms of entertainment Some people worry
that when the generation gap is disappearing, children may have less respect for
their parents and the older generations This may happen; that is why parents
always need to be alert and interfere if they notice any danger signs
1 Why is the generation gap disappearing in many families?
Because there have been changes in parents’ attitudes and behaviour.
2 What do parents often do when asking their children to do something?
They try to reason with their children and explain what they expect them to do
and why.
3 What is an example that shows more open communication among family
members?
Topics such as sex and drugs are now more common.
4 What is the most important factor for the disappearance of the generation gap?
More and more parents and teenagers have found some common interests.
5 Why do people worry that the generation gap is disappearing?
Because they think their children may have less respect for their parents and the
older generations.
V Put the correct forms or tenses of the verbs in the blankets.
1 I’m busy right now I (prepare) AM PREPARING dinner
2 The houseplants (grow) HAVE GROWN very fast because he (water)
WATERS them every day.
3 My father sometimes (do) DOES the cooking Everybody in the family (enjoy)
ENJOYS the meal he cooks.
4 I think Tam (get) WILL GET the job She has a lot of experience
5 Be quiet! Your dad (listen) IS LISTENING to the news
6 It (not take) WON'T TAKE him much time (do) TO DO the laundry because
he has a washing machine
7 Mai and I have decided to have a party We (invite) WILL INVITE (or) ARE
INVITING lots of people.
8 "I'm catching the 7.00 train." ~ " So am I I (give) 'LL GIVE you a lift to the station."
9 Mai (not/study) IS NOT STUDYING very hard at the moment I (not/think)
DON'T THINK she’ll pass the exam.
10 He hates (wash) WASHING dishes after dinner, and sometimes (break)
BREAKS a bowl or a plate.
VI Change the following sentences into passive form:
1 They are going to build the house next month
The house is going to be built next month.
2 They don’t use this house very often
This house is not very often used (by them).
3 Santa Claus gave children presents on Christmas Eve
Children were given presents on Christmas Eve by Santa Claus.
(or) Presents were given to chidren on Christmas Eve by Santa Claus.
4 Do they teach French in this school?
Is French taught in this school?
5 Miss Thanh Is teaching me to draw the Christmas cards
I am being taught (how) to draw the Christmas cards by Miss Thanh.
6 Will they make a lot of beautiful toys from recycled plastic?
Will a lot of beautiful toys be made from recycled plastic?
7 He didn’t write any novels two years ago
No novels were written by him two years ago.